Judgey much? Maybe it went off for another reason, a belt... and he was made to empty his pockets? For what purpose would someone make that up? I think you just wanted to show off your periodic table knowledge. Narf.

You have to look at it from a real world view point. Anybody and their mother knows what a ring box looks like so why would a guard make him take it completely out, open it up, and walk through the metal detector? The box isn't big enough for anything dangerous. Nobody would purposely ruin something like this.

And if OP did get a cheap ring; who ******* cares? Maybe that's all they can afford right now. Or maybe they didn't want to spend as much on the engagement ring so they would have more money for an expensive wedding ring. Quit being a judgmental asshole and get off your high-horse #12.

Nah mate, I think you're just looking for holes in a story that don't exist.

I agree #15, 10K is a lot to expect someone to spend on a piece of jewelry!! I just don't value material possessions that much, a simple ring and putting the money towards a kickass honeymoon adventure would make me happy!

I think if she had said no, it's safe to assume this FML would be very different.

Most couples discuss engagement and marriage before the proposal. So there's a good chance he already knew how she felt and that she would say yes.

And some people/couples like being the center of attention. I am picturing they're an outgoing couple, who are both into baseball. And usually when you are going to ask someone to marry you, you already know they are going to say yes.

I have asked my fiance a few times if we would marry me. every time she has said yes. :)

How do you know they haven't spoken about it previously? And public proposals can be cute. Maybe that's what she wanted. Don't be so judgy unless you know the full story

Because they make it obvious by saying they had to take out the ring, which suggests he and his girlfriend didn't discuss anything beforehand.